Ironman 70.3 Racine : Official Thread (Page 16)
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Where do you find your wave start?
I'm staying south of town at the Holiday Inn in Pleasant Prairie. What is the best route to take to get to the start? Also, what time should I leave? If there is anyone that has knowledge of the area please let me know. I'm coming from a ways away! |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Just looked at the weather again! 92 degrees with it feeling like 102 degrees! Good thing I have been running in the heat! Does any one eat this week? Having a hard time! |
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Expert![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Swim start is posted on the web page under the heading Course. |
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Veteran![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Whoa, if the weather is going to get that hot, make sure you guys stay really hydrated during your taper. It's been very hot here in Indiana. My runs have been slow in the heat. So I guess that's what I'll expect this Sunday. Of course even slower after the swim and bike, LOL. |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey hey - with weather as hot as it's expected to be, start seriously hydrating today. It does take your body a few days of proper hydration in order for you to truly reap the benefits. Be conscientious of overall nutrition intake so that you don't put yourself at risk of depleting your electrolytes (sodium specifically). Personally I take in an extra liter a day. Stay on it through the race. For those hoping to give family members some tracking info - the day of the race friends can go to the Ironman or Ironman Racine websites for live tracking info (regular updates based on your chip times) but historically this system fails at some point. For dinner on Saturday - anyone want to head up a group text message that we could use for the food plans... I'd hate to miss out on food and I'm stoked to meet a bunch of you. This will be my second time at this venue with last year being my first HIM. So I can truly empathize with the noobie nerves posted here. Just remember that you ARE well trained and whether you feel mentally prepared or not, your body is ready to rock! I love the statement that the most difficult aspect to a triathlon is simply getting to the start line. I'll be staying at the Marriott. My wife will be at the race for the duration and would be willing to hold on to some small personal objects. So for those who don't want to leave valuables in the locked transition area, you could instead leave them with a complete stranger One last aspect to consider - first timers: you will still want to be at the race site (transition) before the race start. You'll be able to get in the transition area and finalize your setup. Double check everything! |
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Pro ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() rcntly4298 - 2011-07-12 12:40 PM Forecast keeps getting worse everytime I check on it. http://www.accuweather.com/us/wi/racine/53401/forecast-month.asp?vi... /> Stop looking please. :) Edited by coredump 2011-07-12 8:57 PM |
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Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() at least the lake should be warm with those temps! |
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![]() | ![]() rcntly4298 - 2011-07-12 12:40 PM Forecast keeps getting worse everytime I check on it. http://www.accuweather.com/us/wi/racine/53401/forecast-month.asp?vi... Maybe you should quit looking at the forecast? :-) Why worry about something that is totally out of your control? Worry about a bike mechanical or something that could really put you out of commission. ;-) We can all suffer together. good luck and have fun. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() coredump - 2011-07-12 8:57 PM rcntly4298 - 2011-07-12 12:40 PM Forecast keeps getting worse everytime I check on it. http://www.accuweather.com/us/wi/racine/53401/forecast-month.asp?vi... /> Stop looking please. ![]() I think it's a bit like passing that ugly looking car accident where you don't want to look, but for some unknown reason you do. Anyway, things don't look pretty for the weekend and I'm already starting to accept the fact that my time goals will be horribly unrealistic in that type of heat. Soooo.....I just need to talk myself into believing that I am okay with a new goal of "just finish" even though I know I will not like my finish time. |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() At that distance, that is always my goal and it is a good one to have! I will pray for all of us and our families that we are all safe and enjoy the experience! |
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Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Here are the latest on dinner for Satuday. I will make the reservation on Wednesday so anyone feel free to give a preference on location, I think we went to Infusinos last year.1. Chasingkona/Ben/22. abake /Anne/2 3 kimk/???/24. eddievolleyEddie/25. guppie/Suzanne/16. JHag/Jeremy/27. Lyoshka/Lena/3 8. swiss tri/Stephen,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Sorry, please knock one off my attendees request, I'm flying solo on race weekend.eddievolly/Eddie/1 |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Lyoshka - 2011-07-12 2:34 PM Ok, questions (i hope somebody knows the answers): Are we seriously not allowed to have earphones on the run? (that would be a huge bummer, but not worth getting disqualified over, so I'd like to know..) also... is it safe to leave my iPhone in the transition bag? If i can't use it during the race, I technically don't need it.. but I'll be meeting up with a gf afterwards, so having a phone would be a huge help in finding each other. OR (if leaving the phone unattended is not a good idea), any recommendations for good meet up places after the race? I've been to enough downtown Chicago races where no one can find each other for (seems like) ever, b/c it's so crowded, I'd like to avoid that pleasure after 7 hours of enjoying the heck out of the elements ![]() Transition is secure so phone should be ok, but put it in a ziploc!!!!! Last year there was a deluge as I was coming off the bike. Parts of transition were seriously underwater and any open bag or anything left out was soaked. Luckily I had my phone and even better my running shoes in ziplocks. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() JHag - 2011-07-12 7:23 PM Hey hey - with weather as hot as it's expected to be, start seriously hydrating today. It does take your body a few days of proper hydration in order for you to truly reap the benefits. Be conscientious of overall nutrition intake so that you don't put yourself at risk of depleting your electrolytes (sodium specifically). Personally I take in an extra liter a day. Stay on it through the race. For those hoping to give family members some tracking info - the day of the race friends can go to the Ironman or Ironman Racine websites for live tracking info (regular updates based on your chip times) but historically this system fails at some point. For dinner on Saturday - anyone want to head up a group text message that we could use for the food plans... I'd hate to miss out on food and I'm stoked to meet a bunch of you. This will be my second time at this venue with last year being my first HIM. So I can truly empathize with the noobie nerves posted here. Just remember that you ARE well trained and whether you feel mentally prepared or not, your body is ready to rock! I love the statement that the most difficult aspect to a triathlon is simply getting to the start line. I'll be staying at the Marriott. My wife will be at the race for the duration and would be willing to hold on to some small personal objects. So for those who don't want to leave valuables in the locked transition area, you could instead leave them with a complete stranger One last aspect to consider - first timers: you will still want to be at the race site (transition) before the race start. You'll be able to get in the transition area and finalize your setup. Double check everything!
Not sure if you wanted to meet up but a few of us are all meeting together Saturday night for dinner. Let me know if you plan on being in attendence. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey all I looked at dinner places that would be most accepted with location, menu choices and price, and I think Chancery, Salute, or Ivanhoe would be our best options. Ivanhoe's menu is a bit small, and Salatue has the largest menu (Italian based), and finally Chancery has a good menu and you can build your own dishes too. All locations are downtown and nothing crazy at all with prices. I am up for any of the three so if anyone wants to chime in let me know. I'll place the reservation around 4 or 5. |
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Member![]() | ![]() I'm going to Salute with a group of Chicago Triathlon Club members and already have reservations for 6:30pm. It'd be cool if you guys end up going there as I'll be able to hang out with both groups! |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() I agree that the hardest part of this adventure is the week before, nerves are going crazy. Usually the morning of I am o.k. We will be at the Marriot also. This is my second 70.3 this season and I did Racine last year. It never gets mentally easier! Don't worry about the weather, we can't control that, only our attitudes! It's about the journey, not the destination! |
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New user ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Hey all! I'm so sorry that I've been seriously neglecting this forum! Like Anne said, me, my husband Brian, and our son Tyler (9yrsold) will be joining in for dinner. Thank you Anne for letting em know! Nerves are starting to set in a bit, but I'm really excited at the same time. It seems weird that we are preparing for a really cold swim and a really hot run at the same time, doesn't it? Oh well, the hot run will prepare me for my IM Louisville next month. My goal is to just finish with a smile on my face! I can't wait to meet so many of you at the dinner! Please let us know the final plans on the restaurant and time, and thank you so much for organizing this! Ashleigh Koerner #861 Edited by AshleighK 2011-07-14 1:48 AM |
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Regular ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Am I the only one having a hard time sleeping this week? Learned how to change tires last night, that was my workout! ![]() |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Good luck to everyone racing this year...!!! Remember to check your bottles - that bike course can be a tad bumpy in spots...!!! |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() AshleighK - 2011-07-14 1:42 AM Hey all! I'm so sorry that I've been seriously neglecting this forum! Like Anne said, me, my husband Brian, and our son Tyler (9yrsold) will be joining in for dinner. Thank you Anne for letting em know! Nerves are starting to set in a bit, but I'm really excited at the same time. It seems weird that we are preparing for a really cold swim and a really hot run at the same time, doesn't it? Oh well, the hot run will prepare me for my IM Louisville next month. My goal is to just finish with a smile on my face! I can't wait to meet so many of you at the dinner! Please let us know the final plans on the restaurant and time, and thank you so much for organizing this! Ashleigh Koerner #861 No problem Ashleigh! Agree about the cold swim and hot run.
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The topic has been covered , but thought I share this as well From Sharone at Well-Fit Triathlon and Training, Inc.
Although the amounts of electrolytes need vary from one person to another, starting with the protocol suggested above will help you hydrate and fight the many symptoms that will slow you down. |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() chasingkona - 2011-07-13 11:27 AM Hey all I looked at dinner places that would be most accepted with location, menu choices and price, and I think Chancery, Salute, or Ivanhoe would be our best options. Ivanhoe's menu is a bit small, and Salatue has the largest menu (Italian based), and finally Chancery has a good menu and you can build your own dishes too. All locations are downtown and nothing crazy at all with prices. I am up for any of the three so if anyone wants to chime in let me know. I'll place the reservation around 4 or 5. Thanks so much for handling this, Ben, did you make a selection? |
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Expert ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Dinner plans are set for Saturday! I choose Salute since another group is going there as well, also close the the race and a bigger menu. They could not take any reservations for before 7pm so I took the 7pm time slot. It is a bit later, so if anyone wants we could move to Ivanhoe or Chancery and most likely get in earlier. All the information is below and I set our reservation for 14-20 in case more decide to join, that way they will already have room. Saturday Night 6pm @ Salute 314 Main St, Racine, WI, 53403 262-633-9117 www.saluteitalianrestaurant.com/ 1. Chasingkona/Ben/2 2. abake /Anne/2 4. eddievolleyEddie/1 5. guppie/Suzanne/1 6. JHag/Jeremy/2 7. Lyoshka/Lena/3 9 quincyf/Quincy/1 10. DH/????/1 Edited by chasingkona 2011-07-14 12:02 PM |
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Master ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() RaytownPete - 2011-07-14 10:15 AM
The topic has been covered , but thought I share this as well From Sharone at Well-Fit Triathlon and Training, Inc.
Although the amounts of electrolytes need vary from one person to another, starting with the protocol suggested above will help you hydrate and fight the many symptoms that will slow you down. Ha...you're quoting Sharone...LOVE THIS! Gotta tell him...he'll get such a kick out of this! ![]() |
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Extreme Veteran ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() miami9296 - 2011-07-14 12:00 PM RaytownPete - 2011-07-14 10:15 AM
The topic Ha...you're quoting Sharone...LOVE THIS! Gotta tell him...he'll get such a kick out of this! ![]() Hey , you ride with the guy for one training ride and your hooked for life, he blows up my e-mail box constantly. |
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